Pearl Wisdom School, Dubai

Pearl Wisdom School (PWS) is the latest addition to Indian schools in Dubai managed by Bhavans Middle East. It presently offers classes from Kindergarten to Grade 8 with a strong focus on innovative schooling.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is a well-known organisation founded in 1938. It represents the true essence of Indian culture and operates more than 400 K-12 schools in India and ten other countries, including the USA, UK, Australia, Singapore and South Africa. In the Middle East, Bhavan schools are based in Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait and Qatar.

Pearl Wisdom School, established in United Arab Emirates in 2020, offers classes until Grade 8 for students aged 4 to 13 years.  There are plans to get PWS affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) New Delhi for Grades 9 to 12. Pearl Wisdom, as a CBSE school in Dubai transforms young learners into passionate individuals with exceptional leadership potential and competence.

Extracurricular activities will be a key component of the PWS curriculum and Performing Arts and Music is compulsory from Grades 1 to 5. From Grade 6 onwards, both subjects will be electives and students can choose one based on their interests.

• Location: Hor Al Anz
• School fees: AED 14,930 - AED 18,020
• Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed
• KHDA rating: Good
• Years offered: KG 1 - Grade 8

The school is based in the populated community of Deira and is surrounded by:

• Al Khabisi
• Al Muteena
• Al Wuheida
• Al Nahda

Al Khabisi is a 100-hectare area in the eastern region of Dubai. The community primarily has commercial spaces, including warehouses, hotels and office buildings. Al Muteena is a mixed-use community and its residential options include studios to 2-bedroom apartments. Al Wuheida is a sub-community of Deira that offers 2 to 5-bedroom villas. Al Nahda is one of the popular areas to rent affordable apartments in Dubai. It is located close to the Sharjah border and has evolved since its early days as an industrial area. It now has residential buildings preferred by families.

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The four-storey campus has modern and well-decorated classrooms, dedicated science laboratories, a well-equipped STEM lab, two large media rooms with computers and printers. There are libraries for KG, Primary and Secondary sections and separate rooms for Performing Arts, Music, Speech and Drama. The outdoor play area is divided into two parts: one is shaded, and one is open.

Each class can accommodate 25 students. Every KG class has a full-time teacher and a teaching assistant.

Pearl Wisdom School Dubai is based in Hor Al Anz East, Abu Hail, near Al Ittihad Road. It is right next to Abu Hail Road on 39th Street. The nearest landmark is Abu Hail Centre.

Bhavans Pearl Wisdom School’s focus on innovative schooling would ensure that young minds become valuable and contributing members of society. Since opening its doors, the school has provided a unique learning experience, but both teachers and parents were supportive enough to make it a success. Bhavans Pearl Wisdom School claims to be one of the best Indian CBSE schools in the city. The school matches the advancement of technology and globalisation while staying true to its roots of moral and ethical principles.

Pearl Wisdom School has a well-defined, rigorous curriculum to guarantee the holistic development of students. The school links its vision with the CBSE curriculum to help students effectively apply their acquired knowledge and skills.

The team of academic leaders ensure that the school provides a stimulating atmosphere for promoting various teaching and learning styles. The school emphasises individual achievement and progress.

PWS Dubai’s vision is to shape the young mind to become valuable community members and future leaders. The mission includes providing a conducive learning environment for students of all ages. Pearl Wisdom School empowers all students to apply their skills and knowledge in their lives. Core values of PWS include:

• Responsibility
• Respect
• Integrity
• Empathy
• Courage
• Commitment
• Opportunity
• Humility
• Excellence

Like other Bhavan schools, PWS will eventually become an all-through school. But right now, it offers classes from Kindergarten to Grade 8. All classes are divided into the following sections:

The school follows the curriculum specified by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi. There are plans to get PWS affiliated with CBSE, New Delhi, for Grade 9 to Grade 12.

Kindergarten at PWS Dubai provides the best educational environment for children aged 4 to 6 years. Students are taught to read, write and build the basics of numerical and scientific understandings.

Primary School includes Grade 1 to Grade 5 for students aged 6 to 10 years. The primary school programme at Pearl Wisdom School has a rich and dynamic culture. Students have strong foundations in writing, numerical skills, reading and scientific understandings.

Basic subjects in primary years include:

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) rates Dubai schools on a six-point scale between ‘Outstanding’ and ‘Very Weak.’

Pearl Wisdom School has been rated 'Good' by KHDA.

The school’s academic calendar is divided into three terms. 

Parents can register their child by submitting the online registration form available on the school’s website. Parents must have Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) or above or Google Chrome on their computers when filling the registration form online. Students can also track their application form by using their login ID and password.

Once the registration form is successfully submitted, parents should submit a hard copy of the form to the school admission office. The student will be called for an entrance test to evaluate knowledge in basic subjects such as Mathematics and English. When the admission offer is successfully accepted, parents should pay 5% of the tuition fee to confirm admission.

The following documents should be submitted to complete the admissions process:

• Coloured copy of the student’s passport (front and back page, visa page)
• Coloured copy of the valid Emirates ID of student
• Coloured copy of last school report (except for KG-1)
• Copy of vaccination record
• Copy of valid insurance card
• Six recent passport size photographs of student
• Transfer certificate (not required for admission in KG-1)
• Tenancy contract and copy of the electricity bill
• Printed online application form
• Coloured copy of the birth certificate of the student

For students born in the UAE or a GCC country, the birth certificate issued by the government department of that country requires no attestation.

If a student is born in India and the birth certificate is in English, it should be attested by the UAE Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

If a student is born in India and the birth certificate is not in English, the birth certificate should be translated by a legal translator and attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Students also need to submit:

• Copy of parents’ passport (first page, last page, and valid visa page)
• Emirates ID copies of parents (front and backside)

Once documents listed above are submitted and accepted by the school, parents must pay tuition fee, uniform fee, book fee and transport fee. Please note that all admission requests are subject to approval by the KHDA.

Prior to enrollment, parents must ensure that their child meet the following age placement criteria.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st March (for schools beginning in April) and 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: KHDA

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

Pearl Wisdom School fee is mentioned below:

Please note that:

• Registration Fees: AED 500
• Assessment fee: AED 500

Details for optional services are provided below:

The other charges are based on the info available in KHDA’s fee fact sheet.

Also note that first sibling gets a 10% discount while second and subsequent siblings are eligible for 15% discount.

PWS offers transportation services to facilitate students. Here’s an overview of the areas served and the related charges.

Kindly check with the school office for fees for areas not mentioned in the table above. You may write to transport@bhavansdubai.com / accounts@bhavansdubai.com.

The school has numerous sports facilities. Students from Grade 4 onwards have a swimming pool in the school. They can play football, badminton, tennis and basketball besides chess, indoor games and table tennis.

Extracurricular activities are an integral part of students’ lives at Pearl Wisdom School. The school focuses on the importance of music, arts, aerobics, theatre, artificial intelligence, design technology, charity involvement and gardening.

Students are part of the House and Club system. The four houses include:

Each house has a house captain. The best house will be awarded the Pearl Crown on the notice board.

Learning Management System (LMS) is implemented at Pearl Wisdom School Dubai that allows parents to keep pace with the latest updates and lessons taught every week. It also has worksheets and notes through which students can practice better. Model question papers are also available to support children prepare for exams.

Parent-Teacher meetings are also organised every 45 days.

• Telephone: +971-56-333-4210 +971-4-884-3884
• Email: chairman@bhavansmiddleeast.com
• Email: director@bhavansmiddleeast.com
• Pearl Wisdom School Dubai Website

What are the timings of your school?

Pearl Wisdom School remains opened from Monday through Friday and the timings are:

• :Kindergarten: 07:30 am to 12:00 pm (11:30 am on Fridays)
• Grade 1 to Grade 8: 07:30 am to 02:40 pm (11:30 am on Fridays)

Do you conduct after-school activities?

Yes, Pearl Wisdom School offers after-school activities to students enroled in Grade 5 to Grade 8 from 03:00 pm until 04:00 pm. However, the school does not provide transportation to students participating in after-school activities, hence parents will have to pick the child by 04:15 pm.

How many grades/years are there in your school?

Currently, the school offers education from KG 1 until Grade 8.

How many students are currently studying in your school?

As of now there are around 590 students enroled in the school, including 51 students of determination.

Can you please describe the academic calendar of your school?

The academic calendar runs from April until March of the next year.

Can you please mention the range of the tuition fee charged by your school?

Tuition fee ranges from AED 14,930 to AED 18,020.

How do you communicate with parents?

Pearl Wisdom School adopts the Learning Management System (LMS) as the main means of communication with students and parents. The school also organizes periodic meetings with parents every 45 days.

How many teachers are currently teaching in your school?

The teaching staff consists of 63 teachers and 7 teaching assistants.